Football Development Officer (Club Development)

Support delivery of the FA Grassroots Football Strategy and the Liverpool FA 2024‑2028 Strategy; support England Football Accredited clubs to become more sustainable through engagement with the Thriving Community Club framework; service and develop clubs to grow opportunities and provide a quality experience for all players across all pathways.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage positive relationships with 2‑star and 3‑star England Football Accredited clubs by engaging key club leaders.
• Engage clubs with the Thriving Community Clubs Framework and support them with completing relevant assessments for each pillar on the Club Programme Platform.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including FA Club Consultants, the Football Foundation, casual workforce roles (e.g. Community Champions), and other strategic partners to support development of Thriving Community Clubs.
• Utilise insight and reporting to conduct pathway gap analyses and support clubs in developing pathways and/or effective club partnerships to meet 3‑star club criteria.
• Collaborate with FA Club Consultants to identify needs based on framework insights and design appropriate interventions.
• Adopt a strategic approach to deploying national professional services, technical experts and any local resources to support the growth and sustainability of Thriving Community Clubs.
• Identify facility development opportunities within Thriving Community Clubs to County FA Facility Leads.

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